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Amid fog & chill, thousands gather at 2026’s first Patha Utsav
Bhubaneswar: The Patha Utsav event made a vibrant return to Bhubaneswar on Sunday, turning the city’s busy roads into lively spaces for cultural programmes, recreation, and community bonding.
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Bhubaneswar residents consume liquor worth Rs 32 crore in last week of 2025
Bhubaneswar: Residents of Capital City consumed liquor worth Rs 32 crore in the last seven days of 2025, according to official data released by the Excise Department.
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Ganja worth Rs 4 crore seized at Bhubaneswar airport
Bhubaneswar: Customs officials seized marijuana worth around Rs 4 crore at the Biju Patnaik International Airport during routine security checks.
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66th Foundation Day: North-East Panorama opens for visitors at Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park on Monday unveiled a new thematic area named ‘North-East Panorama’ on the occasion of its 66th foundation day, offering visitors a chance to see the animals native to the northeast region of the!-->…
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Strict guidelines issued for ‘zero night’ celebrations in Twin City
Bhubaneswar: As lakhs of revellers prepare to welcome 2026 with “Zero Night” parties across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out comprehensive security measures and stringent restrictions to!-->…
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Elephants movement disrupts Sunday picnic at Bhubaneswar’s Shikharchandi
Bhubaneswar: Sunday turned bleak for visitors at Bhubaneswar’s Shikharchandi shrine as the hilltop temple remained closed for tourists as two tusker elephants continue to roam in the area. The decision was taken in the interest of public!-->…
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Utkal Visual Art Foundation organises kids’ art exhibition at Odisha Lalit Kala Academy
Bhubaneswar: Utkal Visual Art Foundation organised a five-day art exhibition for young and budding artists at Buddha Art Gallery of Odisha Lalit Kala Academy here from 21 to 25 December.
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Commissionerate Police announce multi-layered security for festive season
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police unveiled a comprehensive security plan ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations to safeguard citizens during large gatherings and tourist inflow in the Odisha capital.
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Fire safety checks in Bhubaneswar bars & pubs from tomorrow as 80 facilities run without…
Bhubaneswar: After the Goa bar tragedy, the fire services wing is planning to have a closer look at the fire safety compliance of similar establishments in the State Capital to identify and fix the gaps. It has planned to carry out checks!-->…
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Goa club fire rerun in Bhubaneswar, no casualties reported
Bhubaneswar: A major fire broke out at a bar-cum-restaurant in Bhubaneswar’s Satya Vihar area on Friday morning, triggering panic among locals. There were no casualties or injuries as the establishment had not opened for the day.
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